Tronox Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – TRONOX

Tronox is a leading global mining company that focuses on the mining and processing of zircon, titanium ore, and many other minerals. Tronox produces titanium dioxide pigments that are used to brighten and add durability to items such as plastic, paper, and paints.

Tronox is a global workforce known for its diversity and commitment to business practices that are sustainable and safe- ensuring that value is brought to all who aid in the company’s growth (customers, shareholders, and business partners.)

KwaZulu-Natal is one of Tronox’s many Sands Operations. The KwaZulu-Natal Sands operation is located in Empangeni and consists of the Central Processing Complex in Empangeni, and the Fairbreeze Mine at Mtunzini. Hydraulic mining techniques are used at the Fairbreeze Mines, and the main mineral extracted from this mine is heavy mineral concentrate (HMC.) The Fairbreeze Mines then transport the HMC to the Mineral Separation Plant in Empangeni, where it is used to produce rutile, zircoin, and ilmenite. The supply chain of this mineral is essential to not only Tronox KwaZulu-Natal but also their 694 employees and the country as a whole.
 

ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

Tronox is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies (B Eng/ BSc Degree/ B Tech Advanced Diploma), within the following fields:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geology
  • Instrumentation & Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Process Safety Engineering
  • Survey

 

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MORE ABOUT THE TRONOX BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, laptop, residential fees, meals and personal expenses.

Bursary recipients will also be able to partake in practical work, as prescribed by their institution. They may also be offered exciting career prospects.

Successful candidates will be placed at any of Tronox Business Unit Operations on completion of studies.

Applicants will undergo a selection process, which may include psychometric assessments, background screening and medical examinations.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks of the application deadline, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Tronox Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying towards one of the qualifications listed above
  • You must be in your 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2024
  • You must be registered at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • Preference will be given to students residing in local communities surrounding the Tronox Namakwa Sands sites (Saldanha and Matzikama Municipalities)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

Applications must be submitted via email to: reeva.arends@tronox.com
(Insert the words “Tronox Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application will be disqualified) – these documents must be compiled into 1 single PDF or Word document:

  • Covering letter indicating which discipline you are applying for
  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Latest academic record (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration / acceptance letter for 2024
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of residence

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of above documents to apply.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE TRONOX BURSARY

24 May 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE TRONOX BURSARY

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Tronox directly:
Email: reeva.arends@tronox.com
Contact portal: https://www.tronox.com/contact-us/
 

Please do NOT contact Tronox if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in May 2024.

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